Ok so trying to replace the camshaft sensor on the distributor, I have to remove the air intake on top of the engine block, I think its called the phyelm air intake or something, to actually get to the distributor. One problem- I just can't seem to get the thing to budge. I undid all the bolts, took off the sensor, and tried to release the seal by pulling a vacuum hose, and nothing has even affected it. It feel like its being held in place. Has anyone else had this issue or am I just missing something important? Can anyone help? I can try and provide pics but my camera doesn't like to work all that much. Thanks guys

 

this will cover more then you need but will show you how to take top end apart.

http://www.handymanliness.com/archiv..._99_Jimmy.html

hope that helps.

 

Thanks! I was able to get it off the engine and take apart most the distributor. Now I have another question (sorry if these questions seem very obvious, I just learning how to do this): How do I get the distributor off? According to the chiltons manual I should just be able to loosen the clamp bolt and it comes right up but I have no idea how to loosen the bolt. I can't fit a wrench or a rachet in the small space so is there something I need to move? Something else I have to do before I can lift the distributor out? I will post pics as soon as possible.

Here are some pictures with what I am dealing with. Am I missing a step or do I need to move something? I have no idea what to do. Please help

 

I used a short 10 mm wrench. Once it was broken loose I could use my fingers the rest of the way.

 

make sure you mark it!!!
or you will mess up your timing

 

Its all marked and ready to go. Whoever has done work on this engine before used a 9\16 bolt instead of a 10mm and everything is to long to fit in the small space. I just tried with a 10mm

 

try a socket and universal joint with a long extension?

 

Crows foot socket! Makes quick work of close clearance fasteners like that!

 

They make wrenches for distributors....its the easy way and cheap.

 

Ok.. I am gonna buy a set of crows feet sockets and a distributor wrench. Both will probably make my life easier. I will keep posted on how trying to get this bolt to loosen goes.